wadewainio

Wade is a wannabe artist and musician (operating under the moniker Grandpa Helicopter), and an occasional radio DJ for WMTU 91.9 FM Houghton. He is an occasional writer for Undead Walking, and also makes up various blogs of his own. He even has a few books in the works. Then again, doesn't everyone?

‘SALEM’S LOT’ (1979): The Timeless Chill Of Stephen King’s Classic Miniseries

Salem’s Lot is a two-part miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 horror novel of the same name. Directed by Tobe Hooper, known for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), it tells the chilling story of a small town in Maine called Jerusalem’s Lot (nicknamed “Salem’s Lot”), which gradually falls prey …

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Why ‘A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET’ (1984) Still Haunts Us: Blurring Dreams and Reality

A Nightmare On Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street, directed and written by Wes Craven, is the horror film that introduced the world to Freddy Krueger, an iconic slasher character portrayed by Robert Englund, and also put New Line Cinema on the map (it’s nicknamed “The House that Freddy Built” for a reason). Who …

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Surviving with a Smile: How ‘ZOMBIELAND’ (2009) Balances Horror and Humor

Zombieland is a 2009 horror-comedy film directed by Ruben Fleischer, which combines elements of zombie horror with a satirical approach to survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The film follows four unlikely companions — Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) — as they …

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Through ‘THE TWILIGHT ZONE’ (1959): A Journey into Sci-Fi, Horror, and Social Critique

The Twilight Zone is a groundbreaking American sci-fi/horror anthology television series created by Rod Serling that ran from 1959 to 1964. It is widely, and correctly, regarded as one of the most influential TV shows of all time, blending science fiction, fantasy, and horror with social commentary. In fact, it’s …

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‘[Rec]’ (2007): A Claustrophobic Nightmare in Found Footage – Retro Review

[Rec] (2007) is a kick-ass Spanish found footage horror film directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. It’s widely regarded as one of the most effective and terrifying examples of the found-footage subgenre, blending elements of horror, mystery, and suspense in a gripping, claustrophobic setting. What the Heck is [Rec] …

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Screen Gem Or Silly Scapegoat? The Lasting Debate Surrounding ‘Natural Born Killers’

Natural Born Killers

Natural Born Killers is a controversial and provocative film directed by Oliver Stone that’s known for its intense exploration of violence, media, and the American psyche. It’s also known for spurring debates on movies and “copycat” crimes. The movie, released 30 years ago this month, is based on a story …

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